Of related interest: --Barr Installs Outside Prosecutor to Review Case Against Michael Flynn, Ex-Trump Adviser --People Aren’t Buying William Barr’s Rebuke Of Donald Trump --Barr’s ABC News interview is deeply damning. Here’s what must come next. Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political … [Read more...] about Barr Exam (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check? House Democrats have more more tools up their sleeves than impeachment alone. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Kirsten Carlson, Wayne State University Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White … [Read more...] about Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Trump claps back at Bill Barr insisting he has ‘legal right’ to tell him what to do
Take that, Bill!President Donald Trump slapped down Attorney General Bill Barr Friday, insisting that he can order the nation’s top law enforcement officer to do anything he wants.Trump and Barr both claim that they have not discussed any criminal cases, apparently including the controversial sentencing of Trump crony Roger Stone.But the president insists there wouldn’t be … [Read more...] about Trump claps back at Bill Barr insisting he has ‘legal right’ to tell him what to do
Valentine’s Day Origin
To modern-day people, Valentine's Day is the "Love" holiday, but the holiday didn't start out that way. From Encyclopaedia Britannica: Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. The holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. The festival, which … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Origin
General John Kelly ‘Finally Lets Loose on Trump’
First he went after the prosecutors who recommended a multiyear sentence for his friend Roger Stone. Then President Trump turned his Twitter ire to the “witch hunt disgrace” of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation, which led to Stone’s indictment... The lead in a scathing Washington Post story on the latest escapades of a freshly-emboldened, run-amok … [Read more...] about General John Kelly ‘Finally Lets Loose on Trump’
Roger Stone (Cartoon)
(JPDATED) All four prosecutors quit after Trump complaints about Stone sentencing and D.O.J scaled back sentencing recommendation
The 21st century may ultimately be seen as the time when Americans decided to inexorably shift the United States to a different form of government and norms than the Founding Fathers envisioned or wanted. The Founding Fathers' defect may ultimately be seen as having enormous naivete in assuming that leaders would act in good faith -- never foreseeing the rise of rampant … [Read more...] about (JPDATED) All four prosecutors quit after Trump complaints about Stone sentencing and D.O.J scaled back sentencing recommendation
US Justice Dept pushes lower sentence for Roger Stone after Trump complaint
Washington (AFP) - The US Justice Department is intervening to override its own prosecutors and seek a lower prison sentence for Roger Stone, a former campaign advisor of President Donald Trump, after Trump complained on Twitter, media reports said Tuesday.A senior Justice official told US media that the seven-to-nine year sentence that prosecutors recommended Monday for Stone, … [Read more...] about US Justice Dept pushes lower sentence for Roger Stone after Trump complaint
This Is Going To Be Ugly
Well, day one of actual voting (as opposed to Quisling horse-race coverage of personalities and not issues, and endless polling -- which we now all consider questionable) has concluded and it's a MESS. [...] And there I stopped a couple days ago. I had my suspicions. Cui bono: who benefits? We are in for a world of hurt, kiddies. Oh, and Louisiana Republicans? As … [Read more...] about This Is Going To Be Ugly
Democrats do battle in New Hampshire — as Bloomberg looms
Manchester (United States) (AFP) - Leftist Bernie Sanders and his youthful challenger Pete Buttigieg barnstormed New Hampshire Monday on the eve of its key White House primary, battling for pole position in a Democratic nomination race turning more acrimonious by the day.Buoyed by a strong showing in last week's Iowa contest, Sanders for the first time claimed national … [Read more...] about Democrats do battle in New Hampshire — as Bloomberg looms
Rip Van Winkle Republicans
Have the Republicans been completely asleep during the last three years, recently awakening as their elected officials voted in the House and Senate. There is no other way to explain the GOP actions the last week. In the Senate, they refused to call for witnesses in the Trump impeachment trial though over 70 percent of Americans wanted to hear from any relevant witnesses. Aside … [Read more...] about Rip Van Winkle Republicans
Why aren’t Hollywood films more diverse? The international box office might be to blame
Actress Viola Davis focused her speech at the 2015 Emmy Awards on diversity, saying ‘The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity.’ Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images Roberto Pedace, Scripps College In 2014, a hacker group leaked confidential information from Sony Pictures Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Why aren’t Hollywood films more diverse? The international box office might be to blame
The most horrifying thing about Trump’s State of the Union? The two words he never said
Imagine that it’s January 1941, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt is delivering his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The planet is literally on fire from the Big One, World War II. Nazi Germany has overrun France and Adolf Hitler’s regime has been raining bombs on London for months. Japan has overrun much of Asia.But FDR begins his speech with … [Read more...] about The most horrifying thing about Trump’s State of the Union? The two words he never said
MAGA VIRUS (Cartoon and Column)
Is MAGA contagious? Before Trump won his party’s nomination, the majority of Republican officeholders were against his candidacy. Lindsey Graham called him a racist. Paul Ryan said his comments were the definition of racism. Nikki Haley said his “siren call” was dangerous. Ted Cruz called him a “sniveling coward.” Marco Rubio made fun of the size of his penis. Now, they’re all … [Read more...] about MAGA VIRUS (Cartoon and Column)
Trump Calls Potential Brain Injuries to U.S. Troops, ‘Headaches and a Couple of Other Things’ (Breaking Update)
Breaking Update: First, Trump claimed no U.S. troops were injured during the Iranian missile attack on the al Asad military base in Iraq, on January 8. Then, after the Pentagon announced that several troops had indeed been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, Trump “classified” the injuries suffered by our troops as just "headaches and a couple of other … [Read more...] about Trump Calls Potential Brain Injuries to U.S. Troops, ‘Headaches and a Couple of Other Things’ (Breaking Update)
WHISTLING PAST THE GRAVEYARD
“Six blind elephants were discussing what men were like. After arguing they decided to find one and determine what it was like by direct experience. The first blind elephant felt the man and declared, 'Men are flat.' After the other blind elephants felt the man, they agreed. Moral: We have to remember that what we observe is not nature in itself, but nature exposed to our … [Read more...] about WHISTLING PAST THE GRAVEYARD
Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan in Possible Insider Attack
A little more than seven years ago, America marked another grim milestone in what now has become America’s longest war. On June 13, 2012, we mourned the tragic death of Marine Cpl. Taylor J. Baune, the 2,000th American to die in support of Operation Enduring Freedom — the Bush administration’s chosen name for a war intended to bring the 9/11 terrorists to justice. Also, … [Read more...] about Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan in Possible Insider Attack
WINDMILLS GET ANOTHER VICTIM (Cartoon, Column and Video)
I’m not a religious person or very spiritual at all. I’m definitely not a “new age” person. But I like to believe in karma. Even if it doesn’t really exist, it’s a good way to live your life. Basically, what you do to others will be returned to you, whether what you’ve done is good or bad. Basically, pay it forward and do unto others, blah blah blah. Karma is probably not to … [Read more...] about WINDMILLS GET ANOTHER VICTIM (Cartoon, Column and Video)
HISTORY WILL REMEMBER ROMNEY, NOT COLLINS
by John L. Micek When future historians look for the last, documented instance of Republican political courage in the Trump imperium, they’ll look to one man: Sen. Mitt Romney. In one extraordinary speech on the floor of the United States Senate on Wednesday, the Utah senator made remarks that were both utterly moving in their absolute humanity and totally damning in … [Read more...] about HISTORY WILL REMEMBER ROMNEY, NOT COLLINS
The Best Films of 2019
1. The Farewell Since seeing The Farewell at Sundance a year ago, it has stuck with me. The film is cleverly crafted, and I have revisited it often since its festival premiere and throughout its theatrical run. It's an incredibly personal story with great love and insight. From 'The Farewell,' Is An Extremely Sweet Dedication to Family: As sweet, and sad, as this … [Read more...] about The Best Films of 2019